SBIR Principal Investigator Chemist

We are seeking a motivated, detail\-oriented Chemist to join our research team on a part\-time basis to support experimental work for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant proposal. This is a fast\-paced opportunity to contribute to cutting\-edge research on chemical oxygen generation systems with applications ranging from underwater breathing systems and PEM fuel cells to emergency medical oxygen, firefighting, mine rescue, spacecraft life support, and battlefield casualty care. ### **About Aim Point Innovation LLC** Executive consulting and general government contracting services. ### **Description** **Job Opening: Part\-Time Research Chemist — Chemical Oxygen Generation (SBIR Support)** **Position Type:** Temporary, Grant\-Funded **Location:** Remote/El Paso (brief travel) **Application Deadline:** IMMEDIATE — Position needed to support SBIR proposal due **August 12, 2026** **Proposal Start Date:** ASAP, Grant work anticipated: \~October 15, 2026 **About the Opportunity** We are seeking a motivated, detail\-oriented Chemist to join our research team on a part\-time basis to support experimental work for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant proposal. This is a fast\-paced opportunity to contribute to cutting\-edge research on chemical oxygen generation systems with applications ranging from underwater breathing systems and PEM fuel cells to emergency medical oxygen, firefighting, mine rescue, spacecraft life support, and battlefield casualty care. Due to the proposal submission deadline of August 12, 2026, we are looking to fill this position immediately. Candidates who can start within the next several days are strongly encouraged to apply. **Project Overview** Performance of the oxygen\-generating reaction using disparate water sources, including seawater — expanding potential use to hospitals, emergency responders, spacecraft, and battlefield medicine. The research builds on patented chemical oxygen generator technology that produces oxygen from low\-cost, water\-soluble powders (sodium percarbonate, potassium iodide, and sodium sulfate decahydrate) via a controlled peroxide\-decomposition reaction. **Responsibilities** * Design and manage bench\-scale experiments measuring oxygen generation volume and reaction temperature profiles for multiple chemical formulations and solvent systems. * Prepare and characterize gelled oxygen\-generating mixtures (MnO₂ \+ polyacrylamide) and evaluate gel stability/anti\-sedimentation performance. * Maintain accurate lab records, collect and organize experimental data, and support preliminary data analysis for inclusion in the SBIR proposal. * Assist in drafting technical content, figures, and preliminary results sections related to experimental methodology and findings. * Collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator under tight timelines to meet the proposal submission deadline. **Qualifications** * Ph.D. (preferred) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineerin